University of South Florida News

USF men’s basketball locked in to clinch the American Conference Championship title
Following their road victory against Rice, the Bulls will compete against Tulane at home on March 1.
February 26, 2026USF Athletics

USF expands its footprint in space research
As Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the University of South Florida is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.
February 18, 2026Research and Innovation

USF students engage with lawmakers at USF Day at the Capitol
Nearly 100 USF students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.
February 20, 2026Student Success

USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation

Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida
Despite the common fear of spiders, USF researchers have set out to prove the brown recluse is misunderstood arachnid.
February 23, 2026Research and Innovation
USF In The News
Fox 13 News: New USF President Moez Limayem begins tenure
February 17, 2026
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Moez Limayem returns to USF with plan to make it the model AAU university
February 17, 2026
New York Times: Useful Camera Footage in Guthrie Case Proves Elusive
February 15, 2026
WFLA-TV: USF’s Rhea Law discusses legacy as president
February 11, 2026
USF Magazine
Stories feature some of USF's many highlights, including the university's membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, the ranking of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as No. 1 in Florida and the opening of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.